How Long will it take for Sarah Palin to finally bow out?

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McCain Camp Battles National Enquirer Over Alleged Palin Affair

The allegation would normally be dismissed by political observers as the random musings of a supermarket tabloid -- indeed, the McCain campaign said as much in its statements on Wednesday -- except that the paper has built up a reservoir of legitimacy following its earlier reporting on the John Edwards affair.

In a statement to the Huffington Post, a spokesman for the paper, who promised a larger report next week, tapped into that pool of quasi-respect.

"The National Enquirer's coverage of a vicious war within Sarah Palin's extended family includes several newsworthy revelations, including the resulting incredible charge of an affair plus details of family strife when the Governor's daughter revealed her pregnancy. Following our John Edwards' exclusives, our political reporting has obviously proven to be more detail-oriented than the McCain campaign's vetting process. Despite the McCain camp's attempts to control press coverage they find unfavorable, The Enquirer will continue to pursue news on both sides of the political spectrum."

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/09/03/politics/fromtheroad/entry4413030.shtml

ST. PAUL, MINN.) – John McCain’s campaign threatened legal action against the National Enquirer today for running a story about McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, allegedly having an affair with her husband’s business partner.

“The smearing of the Palin family must end. The allegations contained on the cover of the National Enquirer insinuating that Gov. Palin had an extramarital affair are categorically false. It is a vicious lie,” said McCain senior adviser Steve Schmidt.

“The efforts of the media and tabloids to destroy this fine and accomplished public servant are a disgrace. The American people will reject it.”

The Enquirer also alleges that Palin unjustly fired a public safety official while she was governor of Alaska, but the story is based entirely on unnamed sources. The Enquirer has also paid sources in the past to speak with them, something mainstream media outlets do not do.

“Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin look forward to discussing the issues that Americans care about, fixing broken government, creating jobs, making our country energy independent and securing the peace for the next generation by bringing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to a victorious end,” said Schmidt.

“Legal action will be considered with regard to this disgraceful smear.”

Answer 1

It ain't gonna happen, my friend. Palin can provide the final piece to the reform movement to clean up the beltway and lobbyists and all that mess. stop absurd, irresponsible, wasteful spending.

Answer 2

Never.  When is Obama going to bow out?  He has a lot of negative media coverage as well.  Just because they write it doesn't mean it is true.

Answer 3

She'll never bow out - which is great for Democrats

Answer 4

Sara Palin will bow out when the National Enquirer proves to be a reliable source of truth and believable journalism and is good for more than boredom at the supermarket checkout or wrapping fish.  Sara Palin is here to stay.  Get over it!  

Answer 5

Wow it just keeps coming doesn't it.  I can't remember any politician coming clean until they were just so cornered and no way out.  I mean who accepts this offer knowing their own life? I think if she would bow it it would have been before tonight.  

Answer 6

I hope she stays.

Thanks John

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